For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,677 students in Apple Valley, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Apple Valley, CA are Academy For Academic Excellence, Granite Hills High School and Apple Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Apple Valley, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Apple Valley have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Apple Valley, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academy For Academic Excellence, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Apple Valley, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy For Academic Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17500 Mana Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 946-5414
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 946-5414
Gr: K-12 | 1,496 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Granite Hills High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22900 Esaws Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 961-2290
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 961-2290
Gr: 9-12 | 1,734 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Apple Valley High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11837 Navajo Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-7206
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-7206
Gr: 9-12 | 2,163 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
High Desert Premier Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21950 Nisqually Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-4252
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-4252
Gr: K-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Apple Valley, California 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
High Desert Juvenile Detention And Assessment Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
21101 Dale Evans Pkwy.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 961-6708
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 961-6708
Gr: K-12
15552 Wichita Rd
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-5883
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-5883
Gr: K-5
19445 Sitting Bull Rd
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 961-8479
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 961-8479
Gr: 6-8
20700 Thunderbird Rd
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-7011
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-7011
Gr: 6-8
Willow Park High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
21950 Nisqually Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-7267
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-7267
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Apple Valley, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Apple Valley, CA include Academy For Academic Excellence, Granite Hills High School and Apple Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Apple Valley?
4 public high schools are located in Apple Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Apple Valley?
Apple Valley public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Apple Valley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Apple Valley include: Granite Hills High School vs. Apple Valley High School, Apple Valley High School vs. Granite Hills High School
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